Boxing gear: shorts and outfits

What a boxer wears for training

During training, a boxer looks for an outfit that is lightweight and wicks away sweat while allowing full movement. The tank top adidas leaves the shoulders clear for combinations on the sac and during shadow boxing, while the fitted t-shirt adidas for women hugs the silhouette without floating during dodges. On the bottom, the shorts allow free movement for footwork, the jogging Metal Boxe Prima keeps the muscles warm during warm-up, skipping rope, and jogging. The matching outfit Metal Boxe for top and bottom dresses members of the same club. A change of clothes in the sac prevents leaving in soaked garments.

The rest of the equipment

Boxing also includes:

• Gloves.
• Shoes.
• Protective gear.
• Punch bags.
• Accessories.
• Bags.

All things boxing can be found on the boxing page.

English boxing shorts or Thai shorts

The English boxing shorts, like the Metal Boxe One, Water, and Pro Line Military, come down to the knee and have a wide and high waistband: it marks the waistband line, below which no strikes are allowed. In amateur boxing, the fighter also wears a tank top in red or blue depending on the corner assigned to them; the shorts and tank top adidas bear the name of the AIBA, the former international federation, which became IBA in 2021. The Thai boxing shorts, like the Metal Boxe Thai or Lumpunee, are short, made of satin, and split on the sides to free knee strikes and kicks.

Metal Boxe and Lonsdale, two brands born from the ring

Metal Boxe, a French brand of combat sports equipment, has made its way into clubs with shorts and outfits designed for practice, from leisure to competition. Lonsdale originated in 1960 in London, founded by former boxer Bernard Hart; it carries the name of the fifth Earl of Lonsdale, who organized gloved fights in the late nineteenth century and gave his name to the famous British champion belt. Its tracksuits Hedley and Royal Stewart, the latter in tartan pattern, accompany the boxer from the gym to daily life.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, discount sales, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days of spring, then the summer sales and the back-to-school period.

Frequently asked questions

How to choose the size of boxing shorts?

Refer to your waist measurement: the elastic waistband should hold without slipping during movement. If too large, the shorts drop and hinder the legs; if too small, they restrict the range of strikes and dodges.

What to wear for your first boxing class?

A breathable t-shirt or tank top, soft shorts or joggers, and clean sports shoes are sufficient. Bring a towel and a water bottle; clubs often lend gloves the first few times, but not wraps.

Why do amateur boxers wear a red or blue tank top?

The color of the tank top, like that of the gloves and helmet, corresponds to the corner assigned to each boxer. It helps judges easily identify who is landing each blow and who is declared the winner.

Can you box in joggers?

During training, yes: joggers keep the legs warm and are very suitable for warming up and technical work. In competition, shorts are required, as the waistband must remain visible to the referee.

How to wash your boxing outfit without keeping odors?

Wash it after each session, inside out, at thirty degrees without fabric softener, which traps odors in the technical fibers. Never leave it damp at the bottom of the sac and let it dry in the open air.